Are you searching for greater health and
wholeness for yourself and your family?
Would you like to do more than treat
symptoms?
Are you interested in making
disease prevention and health enhancement part of your lifestyle?
Are you looking for a drug-free
alternative?
Welcome to a more natural
world ~ welcome to the world of chiropractic.
The heart that loves is always young. - Greek Proverb
Nature's mighty law is change. - Robert Burns
There is but one temple in the world, and that is the
body of man. Nothing is holier than this high form. We touch heaven when we lay
our hand on a human being. - Novalis (Baron Friedrich von Hardenberg)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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What can chiropractic do for you?
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Menstrual problems, hysterectomy and chiropractic
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Are you fit?
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Cervical cancer shots painful (as well as dangerous and useless)
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Chiropractic questions and answers
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RobitussinT, Vicks 44T, BenadrylT no better than placebo
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Words of Wisdom
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Chiropractic and Spinal Research
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Nutrition
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Humor
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References
What can
chiropractic do for you?
Chiropractic care re-establishes harmony and balance between your brain,
spinal cord, nerves and body structure. This improves the health of your bones,
nerves, muscles, glands, brain, organs and tissues, releasing energy for
healing.
Chiropractic increases resistance to disease and helps your body
cleanse and detoxify.
It may make the difference between a life of suffering
and illness and a life of ease and health.
Menstrual problems, hysterectomy and chiropractic
Chiropractic can help the entire urogenital system, which includes the
ovaries, oviducts (tubes), uterus, cervix, vagina and related structures.
Menstrual and premenstrual problems
Many women spend a portion of every month suffering from menstrual
and premenstrual pain and discomfort. Many studies confirm that chiropractic's
drug-free approach should be considered by any person dealing with menstrual
discomfort. Chiropractic is a safe and effective non-pharmacological alternative
for women with menstrual, bowel, bladder or other pelvic problems.
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy - the amputation of the
uterus (which sometimes includes the fallopian tubes and ovaries) - is, in the
overwhelming majority of cases, an unnecessary operation.
Over 650,000 women receive hysterectomies each year in the U.S. Many of these
operations are completely unnecessary. Many of these women experience
depression, loss of stamina, loss of sex drive and decreased sexual response,
urinary incontinence, bowel problems, icy feet and toes, diminished sensation
from the waist down, bone and joint pain, memory loss and other problems. Few
doctors warn their patients about these too common after-effects. Before any
woman submits to this potentially damaging operation, she should explore
nonsurgical alternatives.
Chiropractic care is also necessary for any
woman who has had a hysterectomy to ensure that her remaining internal organs
function without nerve interference to better compensate for the organs that
were removed.
Menopause
Menopause is a normal physiological state.
Some doctors consider it a disease and subject women to drug therapies - such as
dangerous hormone replacement therapy (HRT) - that increase the risk of breast
cancer and heart problems. It is thus far better to first explore safer, more
natural healing approaches when dealing with the symptoms of menopause.
Many women who initially visit a chiropractor for back and neck pain are
pleased to discover relief from menstrual and other gynecological problems. The
attitude "If I don't have a backache, I don't need a chiropractor'' is a serious
misconception that keeps many people from getting the chiropractic help they
need.
A healthy spinal column is essential for the health of the female
reproductive system. Women with gynecological problems should have a spinal
checkup by a doctor of chiropractic.
Are you fit?
Before you answer that question, first think a
minute on what exactly fitness means. It may surprise you to learn that fitness
is not about bulging muscles or the endurance to climb a mountain. Fitness is
about being healthy: looking healthy, feeling good about yourself, sharing
life's joys with those you love, friendship and having the energy to enjoy life.
The reward will be longevity so you can keep doing the things you love. Never
ignore exercise and proper eating - when was the last time you made your heart
beat strongly and got out of breath? When was the last time you felt inspired?
Use your body, mind and heart to their fullest. Stretch yourself to your limits.
Face fear, face flab and overcome.
Staying active, physically and
mentally, keeps you young and healthy no matter what your age. It isn't easy to
overcome years of inactivity and poor eating habits. But the alternative is poor
health, emotional dullness, unhappiness and a shortened life span. The choice is
yours - you must choose. Remember, not choosing is a choice.
Cervical cancer shots painful (as
well as dangerous and useless)
So far at least 11 girls and young women have died after receiving the
GardasilT "cervical cancer vaccine." This useless, dangerous vaccine is also
gaining a reputation as the most painful of childhood shots, health experts say.
Officials at Merck attribute it partly to the virus-like particles in the shot.
Pre-marketing studies showed more reports of pain from Gardasil than from dummy
shots, and patients reported more pain when given shots with more of the
particles.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080104/ap_on_he_me/painful_shot
Chiropractic questions and
answers
Can I tell if I have a subluxation without
consulting a chiropractor?
Not always. A subluxation or nerve
pressure is like a dental cavity - you may have it for a long time before
symptoms appear. That's why periodic checkups are so important. One common
symptom of nerve stress is fatigue. Unbalanced body structure causes you to lose
energy - you may feel like you don't get enough sleep or you wake up tired.
Although it may be possible to know you have spinal nerve stress, it is rarely
possible to be sure you don't. An occasional spinal checkup is always a good
idea.
At what age should chiropractic begin?
Apart from pregnancy (which is an
especially important time for chiropractic care for mothers-to-be) newborns may
need care after a difficult or traumatic birth. There are case histories of
seriously ill infants adjusted in hospitals with miraculous recoveries.
When
should one begin chiropractic care? Right now! Chiropractic has saved many, from
infants to the elderly, from a life of drugs and surgery.
Is chiropractic care addictive?
If only it were (just
a little!), there would be a lot fewer sick people around, and chiropractors
wouldn't get patients who last saw a chiropractor "a few years ago when my back
went out.'' It is possible to get used to feeling more balanced, less stressed
and more energetic as a result of periodic chiropractic care. You may become
more sensitive and know when you've "lost'' your adjustment.
Can I go for care only once?
Of course - we'd love to
see you and many miracles have been reported from a single chiropractic
adjustment. Once is better than never. You can go to a dentist only once as
well. But chiropractic can help in so many ways. Why not ask us about your
specific needs?
RobitussinT,
Vicks 44T, BenadrylT no better than placebo
Another reason to avoid drugging yourself and your
children: For the treatment of night-time cough and insomnia associated with
upper respiratory infections a study revealed: "neither Benadryl nor
dextromethorphan [Robitussin, Vicks 44] produced a superior benefit" than
placebo. In fact insomnia was reported more frequently in those who were given
dextromethorphan [Robitussin, Vicks 44], and drowsiness was reported more
commonly in those who were given diphenhydramine [Benadryl]. None were found to
be superior to placebo. (1)
Words
of Wisdom
Of all our possessions wisdom alone is immortal. - Socrates
(436-338 BCE)
All spirituality begins and ends with the self. - Deng
Ming-Dao
A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his
clients to plant vines. - Frank Lloyd Wright
A hero is someone who can keep his mouth shut when he is right. -
Yiddish proverb
Chiropractic and
Spinal Research
Spinal bifida. A 31-year-old female with
spina bifida had multiple symptoms such as muscle spasms, poor bladder control,
recurrent bladder infection, swollen cervical lymph nodes, and possible
immunosuppression.
After 5 years of chiropractic care, her bladder has been
infection free for more than a year; bladder control has improved and leg spasms
have decreased in frequency and severity. Menstrual cramping is reduced. (2)
Frozen shoulder. A 43-year-old woman suffered from
neck pain radiating into the left shoulder, and pain and muscle weakness of the
left arm. The problem began 20 years ago with the birth of her first child. She
also suffered from headaches for the past 8-10 years. Immediately after the
first adjustment her left hand doubled in grip strength. After one month of care
she was "much better" with full range of motion of the left shoulder regained.
Within 6 weeks the shoulder and arm pain had completely resolved with a 400%
increase in left hand grip strength and a 100% increase in right hand grip
strength. A one-year follow-up showed continued resolution. (3)
Nutrition
Organic is healthier
A new study in
The Journal of
Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that organic tomatoes are twice as
high in flavonoids as conventional tomatoes. Flavonoids protect against heart
disease and other chronic ailments. Researchers analyzed and compared organic to
conventional tomatoes over a ten-year period. The organic tomatoes not only
scored better, but their flavonoid levels actually increased over time. Prior
similar studies have found organic foods to have higher levels of a variety of
vitamins and minerals. Scientists attribute the higher quality of organic foods
to the healthier soil on organic farms. (4)
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_6181.cfm
High cholesterol protects from cancer
The medical obsession with lowering cholesterol is causing more harm than
good. In The Journal of the American College of Cardiology researchers revealed
that low cholesterol levels actually increase the risk of cancer, especially
among those taking "statin" drugs like LipitorT and ZocorT. (5)
For good nutrition do this.
Consume healthy fats from free-range or grass-fed animals (eggs, meat,
milk, butter, cheese, yogurt), nuts, and olive and coconut oils. These are some
of the healthiest foods you can eat. (As with all foods, look for organic or
minimally processed options whenever possible.) Also, avoid processed or fast
foods and canola oil, margarine, vegetable oil, soy oil, soy "milk," low fat or
skim milk - these man-made substances were never meant for consumption - your
body doesn't know what to do with them. They wind up clogging your arteries and
putting you on the fast track to heart disease and cancer. (6)
Humor
A distraught senior citizen phoned her doctor's office.
"Is it true,"
she wanted to know, "that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the
rest of my life?"
"Yes, I'm afraid so," the doctor told her.
There was a
moment of silence before the senior lady replied,
"I'm wondering, then, just
how serious my condition is because this prescription is marked 'NO REFILLS'."
How Congress "Works"
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/26b0d09397
English Signs Abroad
Here are some signs and
notices written in English that were discovered throughout the world. You have
to give the writers an 'E' for Effort.
In a Swiss mountain inn: Special today - no ice
cream.
In a Tokyo hotel: Is forbidden to steal hotel towels
please. If you are not a person to do such thing is please not to read notice.
In a Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the
next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable.
In
a Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit
up.
In a Belgrade hotel elevator: To move the cabin, push
button for wishing floor. If the cabin should enter more persons, each one
should press a number of wishing floor.
In a Paris hotel
elevator: Please leave your values at the front desk.
In a
hotel in Athens: Visitors are expected to complain at the office
between the hours of 9 and 11 A.M. daily.
In a Yugoslavian
hotel: The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the
chambermaid. In a Japanese hotel: You are invited to take
advantage of the chambermaid.
In the lobby of a Moscow hotel across
from a Russian Orthodox monastery: You are welcome to visit the
cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet composers, artists, and writers are
buried daily except Thursday.
In an Austrian hotel catering to
skiers: Not to perambulate the corridors in the hours of repose in the
boots of ascension.
On the menu of a Swiss restaurant: Our
wines leave you nothing to hope for.
The family that gets adjusted
together gets healthy together!
Don't forget to ask about our group adjustment special!
Bye. See you next month. Don't forget to stop by
for a checkup and adjustment.
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References
1.Paul IM, Yoder KE, Crowell R et al. Effect of
dextromethorphan, diphenhydramine, and placebo on nocturnal cough and sleep
quality for coughing children and their parents. Pediatrics. July
2004;114:85-89.
2. Thomas RJ, Wilkinson RR. Chiropractic care in adult spina
bifida: a case report. Chiropractic Technique. 1990;2:191-193.
3. Freeley
KM. Conservative chiropractic care of frozen shoulder syndrome: a case study.
Chiropr Res J. 1992;2(2):31-37.
4. Mitchell AE, Hong Y-J, Koh E et al.
Ten-year comparison of the influence of organic and conventional crop management
practices on the content of flavonoids in tomatoes J. Agric. Food Chem.
2007;55(15):6154-6159.
5. Alawi A et al. Effect of the magnitude of lipid
lowering on cancer. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
2007;50:409-418.
6. www.westonaprice.org